Eggplant and Green Pepper by Charles Demuth
Description:
Eggplant and Green Pepper is a still life by Charles Demuth, an American modernist known for his precisionist style. In this watercolor, Demuth captures the everyday subjects of an eggplant and green pepper, carefully arranged to emphasize their forms and textures. The composition is minimalist, yet highly detailed, with Demuth's signature sharp lines and clear shapes lending the objects a sense of both realism and abstraction. This work reflects Demuth's interest in portraying simple subjects through a modernist lens, blending naturalism with geometric precision, a hallmark of his approach to still life.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1883, Demuth studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later in Paris, where he encountered the avant-garde movements of Cubism and Futurism. While many of his works focus on industrial and architectural subjects, his still lifes, such as Eggplant and Green Pepper, showcase his ability to explore form and color in a more intimate, organic setting. Demuth's use of watercolor allowed him to experiment with light and texture, enhancing the quiet beauty of everyday objects like fruits and vegetables.
Details:
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Location and Date Created: United States, early 20th century
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Medium: Watercolor on paper
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Full Artwork Name: Eggplant and Green Pepper
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Artwork Style: Precisionism, Modernism
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Subject/Topic: Still life of an eggplant and green pepper
